Sharif says Pakistan will achieve complete success in war against terrorism and terrorism will be eradicated permanently.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad on Wednesday. Photo: PID
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said Pakistan’s defense production has been strengthened following last year’s military successes. He noted that the global demand for the country’s fighter aircraft has increased and several countries are actively interacting with Pakistan with great interest. Other advances, he said, would bolster defense capabilities and boost the national economy.
Highlighting the recent achievements of the armed forces, the prime minister said that the Pakistan Air Force successfully launched the Taimoor system, while the Pakistan Navy conducted successful tests of the LY-80 system. He extended his congratulations to all the staff involved in these achievements.
Referring to the country’s victory against India in May last year, he said Pakistan has made notable progress since its military successes. “Since our armed forces achieved success last year, the global demand for our fighter jets has increased considerably. Several countries are actively collaborating with Pakistan on this front, which will strengthen our defense production and provide a significant boost to the national economy,” he said.
On counterterrorism, the prime minister said Pakistan’s armed forces and law enforcement agencies are taking daily action against foreign-backed terrorists in several regions, including Balochistan and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. “InshaAllah, Pakistan will achieve complete success in this war and terrorism will be permanently eradicated,” he said.
Chairing a federal cabinet meeting, the prime minister said the Finance Ministry had signed a memorandum of understanding with Financial Technologies to enhance Pakistan’s digital transactions globally.
He said the country had made significant progress in a short period of time, which would facilitate transactions through data centers and cryptocurrency platforms. The initiative, he added, was expected to benefit the national economy and help establish much-needed digital infrastructure.
Highlighting the government measures in Balochistan, the Prime Minister said, “During my recent visit to Balochistan, I laid the foundation stone of the 850 kilometer highway, known as Khooni-Sarak, stretching from Karachi to Chaman, and the work has already started at a fast pace.”
He added: “The Ministry of Communications has said that the work will be completed in two years, but I have given them a one-year schedule, with a total cost of Rs 400 billion, which will be fully funded by the federal government.”
Addressing electricity issues in the province, the chief minister referred to the finalization of a Rs 75 billion package aimed at curbing power theft and supporting farmers. “We provided Rs 50,000 crore from this package, which has successfully reduced power theft and enabled farmers to irrigate their land using solar panels,” he said.
Concluding his remarks, the Prime Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to economic stability and growth. “We have brought stability to the economy and will now take further steps to ensure that Pakistan’s economy grows steadily, putting the country firmly on the path of progress and prosperity,” he said.
